Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Heck, most of my magazine taglines indicate I’m a “writer and editor based in Healdsburg, California,” and a simple cross-reference would tell you that town is about 90 miles north of San Francisco. The invitation seemed interesting at first.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

It refers to a situation where the PR team offers first-crack at a story to one reporter and one reporter only. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Choose wisely and check references. If you’re vetting a new freelance consultant, it pays to query them thoroughly about recent work and relevant expertise, and to speak with the references they supply, as well as those they don’t. PR is really a very small industry. . Manage their time.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Spend some time researching your target and their recent articles to confirm he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching. Plan your pitch in advance. Timing is key. What’s next?

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 14, 2023

My reference management system is creaking. I recently took this photo of academic papers spread over the kitchen floor during a writing-up session. We’ve also linked to the paper, uploaded a copy for future reference and extracted metadata. to figure out how AI could help write press releases and media pitches.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Here are some of the top Do’s and Don’ts when pitching the media: Do reach out via email, and follow up if you haven’t received a response. Don’t tweet publically at a reporter asking them if they have seen your news or if they are interested in writing a story – it’s a public platform and reporters follow reporters.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Always edit and put your own voice on a piece that’s created by AI. Never use it straight from AI.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

I say unique because not everyone takes the time to personalize each and every pitch, and in a world where there are six publicists for every one reporter , a little personalization goes a long way to help you stand out. Below are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind for a perfectly personalized pitch.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. later as our roles evolve. “PR

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you set out to build relevant links , for instance, there should be a clear connection between your pitch and your target. For example, if I write about travel and receive an email pitch, it must be immediately apparent why you are contacting me. Tell them the exact page you are referring to on their site.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Are you looking to write a press release for your company, but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Before we talk about how to write a press release , let’s talk about what exactly a press release is.

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Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Before making the call, spend plenty of time researching the target and their recent articles to ensure he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching. Plan your pitch in advance.

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Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. Guest blogging is when you write a unique article to be published on an external website.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

During the episode, Emma starts by talking about what it’s like to pitch articles as a contributor, weeding through trend pitches in her inbox, why it’s important to share all the details about new products before they launch, and more. Her Inbox & Pitches. [0:01:46] How is your inbox in terms of pitches? [0:02:05]

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Mika: TMI (The MAS Ink) is the name of my new boutique PR firm. TMI does PR.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience people have while interacting with a product or service. Brand mentions refer to instances where an organization’s name, product, or service is discussed or referenced in media content. They leave positive reviews, refer new customers, and even create content on your behalf.

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Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Yes, we''ve even received good pitches through this site. Which leads me to this pitch from a second degree connection. My first boss taught me that a pitch should focus on the audience, the recipient or both.but not on you or the topic you''re pitching. It''s about writing subtleties. and "The Bad Pitch blog pwns.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s easier than most link building tactics because it doesn’t require writing a new article or guest post on an external site, making this inherently more scalable. You can do link insertion in two ways: pitch your homepage or an asset you’ve already created, such as an ultimate guide post or helpful calculator tool.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

What I like to do is keep a priorities list and refer to it at the beginning of each day. During client and internal meetings, conversations may go off on tangents but there may be great points said that can be used to create a proactive pitch angle or a starting point for a thought-leadership piece. What can wait a bit?

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) Combine Search Operators You can use these operators together to narrow down a search and build a list of target sites to pitch. If you see that your target site shares a lot of map content, create and pitch some map content.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. Where do you find expert sources to reference in your stories? Do you find this to be true?

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

During the episode, Max gives us the scoop on his pitching preferences, why it’s better to talk with a reporter or editor before you pitch them, what constitutes embargoed news, and more. His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:13] How is it in your inbox, specifically with pitches? [00:03:29] 00:03:13] BB: Yes.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Paid media refers to any time you spend money to reach your audience with your messages. Earned media is typically referred to as publicity or media coverage. Shared media often refers to social media and includes retweets, shares, likes and more. Earned Media. Get our free tip sheet! Shared Media.

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Buzzstream

MAY 15, 2024

When ideating content to pitch for link building, the content needs to be appealing to those who can actually give you links (not just appealing to your readers.) When pitching, never lie. It’s generally OK to pitch to sites that accept guest posts or contributors, but avoid sites that advertise “write for us” all over the site (e.g.,

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Google SEO Tools Pitching 71

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

However, the problem is, there are networking equipment makers that refer to routers, fiber optics and soft switches as “comms tech” so the terms can get muddy. Previously it referred to itself as a “decision augmentation solution.” AI-assisted pitches. “AI CommsTech does seem like the broader category. Focus on people.

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Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During the episode, Lisa breaks down her beat at Protocol, talks about the change in climate news coverage over the last 10 years, her process for reviewing & saving pitches, and more. . Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:07:18] How is your inbox, specifically with pitches? [00:07:28] LMJ: It’s fairly organized, I must say.

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Agriculture Pitching Interviews Technology 74

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89